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AX55 HXL

2006 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,404 mi
Last recorded160,404 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11889,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 HXL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,404 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 155,265 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,478 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 148,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 139,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,371 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,418 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AX55 HXL is a 2006 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX55 HXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX55 HXL registered?

AX55 HXL is a 2006 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is AX55 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 HXL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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